Phosphogypsum(PG) is a solid waste produced in the phosphate fertilizer industry and is environmentally harmful.The decomposition of PG to recycle calcium and sulfur is a proper way to reutilize PG. Current work aims ...Phosphogypsum(PG) is a solid waste produced in the phosphate fertilizer industry and is environmentally harmful.The decomposition of PG to recycle calcium and sulfur is a proper way to reutilize PG. Current work aims at enriching the basic theory of coal decomposition process of PG. The emphasis was laid on the exploration of impact of main impurities on the process. On the other hand, according to Reaction Module, Equilib Module, and Phase Diagram Module of FactS age, the simulation computation was done on the systems of pure gypsum mixed with coal,with or without impurities for avoiding other impurities interference. Later, possible reactions in the process were deduced. Additionally, experiments were conducted in a TG-DTA integrated thermal gravimetric analyzer and a tube furnace. The products from the experiments were characterized and analyzed to verify the accuracy of theoretical calculations. The results showed that these impurities can change the decomposition process of PG. For example, aluminum oxide was transformed to calcium sulfoaluminate, while iron oxide was transformed to dicalcium ferrite. Furthermore, the results help to further improve the basic theory of phosphogypsum decomposition.展开更多
The high water content of sludge has always posed significant challenges for its treatment.Synthetic flocculants,which are widely used in sewage treatment plants,can cause secondary pollution during their production a...The high water content of sludge has always posed significant challenges for its treatment.Synthetic flocculants,which are widely used in sewage treatment plants,can cause secondary pollution during their production and use.Thus,natural polymer flocculants made of natural materials have received increased research attention recently.Corncore,an agricultural waste,was modified through alkalization with sodium hydroxide(NaOH)and etherification with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide(CTMAB)in this study.The L16(45)orthogonal array was used to study the modification conditions.The moisture content(MC)of treated sludge was reduced by approximately 37%with the addition of modified corncore powder(MCCP),which was synthesized under optimal conditions.In addition,changes in the functional groups of the material before and after modification were determined by FTIR.Thermogravimetric analysis indicated that MCCP was steady at room temperature,moreover,BET analysis showed that MCCP had greater surface area.The microstructures of material before and after modification were examined by scanning electron microscopy,revealing that MCCP had a flakeshaped structure and had an increased area of contact area with sludge particles.MCCP is a dehydrating agent that can enhance sludge dewaterability through charge neutralization and reagglomeration and provide superior economic benefits.展开更多
Maize rough dwarf disease is a common epidemic disease in large areas.Its epidemic and occurrence mechanism is a complex process.In this paper,the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of maize rough...Maize rough dwarf disease is a common epidemic disease in large areas.Its epidemic and occurrence mechanism is a complex process.In this paper,the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of maize rough dwarf disease in Huang-Huai-Hai plain were elaborated based on the research results of maize rough dwarf disease at home and abroad for many years.The epidemic of maize rough dwarf disease is affected by many factors,such as the occurrence and virus carrying rate of the first generation small brown planthopper,accumulation of virus sources on gramineous crops and weed hosts,maize variety resistance,maize sowing date,maize growth period,crop layout,tillage system,climate and ecological environment.The key factors causing the outbreak and epidemic of maize rough dwarf disease are the planting of maize susceptible varieties,the meeting of maize seedling stage and the peak period of adult spread of the first generation of small brown planthopper.展开更多
Information dissemination has become part of people’s daily communication and there is great interest for both academic and industrial communities. Most previous studies have focused on the strategy and mechanisms. T...Information dissemination has become part of people’s daily communication and there is great interest for both academic and industrial communities. Most previous studies have focused on the strategy and mechanisms. The methods controlling the process of information diffusion have rarely been studied. Thus, previous studies have failed to effectively mine the value of product information diffusion on social networks. In this study, based on the information diffusion product in consumer self-organized social networks, the control of the product information diffusion process was explored. The node identification principle of the QR code sender designed in this study and the linked list that associated information with specific nodes allowed the acquisition of effective traces in long-chain transmission from the information source to the value nodes, and solved user information disclosure during the transmission process. This method was applied to the tracing system of defective vehicles, achieving accurate recall of defective vehicles.展开更多
The prognosis of patients with previously treated tuberculosis (TB) was suggested to be dependent on whether the initial treatment was in compliance with the established guidelines. The aim of this retrospective multi...The prognosis of patients with previously treated tuberculosis (TB) was suggested to be dependent on whether the initial treatment was in compliance with the established guidelines. The aim of this retrospective multicenter study was to determine the proportion of new TB patients who received standard doses of rifampicin in multiple provinces of China, and the relationship between low doses of rifampicin and frequency of rifampicin-resistance as well as treatment outcomes. A total of 713 new TB patients were treated with either once-daily dose of bulk anti-TB drugs (group I) or every other day combination blister packs of anti-TB drugs containing rifampicin (group II) at more than 30 TB treatment centers/hospitals in China. Treatment history, therapeutic doses of rifampicin, and information about patients were extracted from their medical records and analyzed, and rifampicin-resistance of isolates collected from patients following the treatment as well as treatment outcomes were compared between two treatment groups. Among 522 patients in treatment group I, 154 (29.5%) received standard and 363 (69.5%) received low doses of rifampicin;238 (45.6%) isolates were rifampicin-resistant, and 243 (46.6%) were successfully treated. Among 191 patients in treatment group II, 175 (91.6%) received standard and 15 (7.9%) received low doses of rifampicin;72 (37.7%) isolates were rifampicin-resistant, and 105 (55%) were successfully treated. When patients who received low doses of rifampicin were compared to others within the same treatment group, increased rates for rifampicin-resistance and treatment failure were observed. Results from this study showed that most new TB patients in treatment group I (69.5%) received low doses of rifampicin, and their treatment outcomes were worse than those in treatment group II, indicating that low doses of rifampicin used for the initial treatment of new TB patients were correlated to increased frequency of rifampicin-resistance and poorer treatment outcomes.展开更多
Phosphogypsum(PG)is a solid waste produced in the wet process of producing phosphoric acid.Lignite is a kind of promising chemical raw material.However,the high sulfur of lignite limits the utilization of lignite as a...Phosphogypsum(PG)is a solid waste produced in the wet process of producing phosphoric acid.Lignite is a kind of promising chemical raw material.However,the high sulfur of lignite limits the utilization of lignite as a resource.Based on fluidized bed experiments,the optimal reaction conditions for the production syngas by lignite chemical looping gasification(CLG)with PG as oxygen carrier were studied.The study found that the optimal reaction temperature should not exceed 1123 K;the mole ratio of water vapor to lignite should be about 0.2;the mole ratio of PG oxygen carrier to lignite should be about 0.6.Meanwhile,commercial software Comsol was used to establish a fuel reaction kinetics model.Through computational fluid dynamics(CFD)numerical simulation,the process of reaction in fluidized bed were well captured.The model was based on a two-fluid model and coupled mass transfer,heat transfer and chemical reactions.This study showed that the fluidized bed presents a flow structure in which gas and solid coexist.There was a high temperature zone in the middle and lower parts of the fluidized bed.It could be seen from the results of the flow field simulated that the fluidized bed was beneficial to the progress of the gasification reaction.展开更多
Through proliferation and differentiation, a single cell, the zygote, can give rise to a complex organism composed of many types of cells. Up to the eight-cell embryo stage, the blastomeres are morphologically identic...Through proliferation and differentiation, a single cell, the zygote, can give rise to a complex organism composed of many types of cells. Up to the eight-cell embryo stage, the blastomeres are morphologically identical and distributed symmetrically in the mammalian embryo. Functionally, in some species, they are all totipotent. However, due to the compaction of blastomeres and the asymmetrical cell division at the late phase of the eight-cell embryo, the blastomeres of the morula are no longer identical. During the transition from morula to blastocyst, blastomeres differentiate, resulting in the first cell fate decision in embryogenesis, namely, the segregation of the inner cell mass and the tropheetoderm. In this review, we will discuss the regulatory mechanisms essential for the cell fate choice during blastocyst development, including transcriptional regulation, epigenetic regulation, mieroRNAs, and signal transduction.展开更多
Based on the analysis on the infection degree,infection law and influencing factors of the main diseases on asparagus and the analysis on the pollution factors in asparagus production such as blind pesticide use,atmos...Based on the analysis on the infection degree,infection law and influencing factors of the main diseases on asparagus and the analysis on the pollution factors in asparagus production such as blind pesticide use,atmospheric pollution and acid rain,the pollution of soil and fertilizer,this article proposes asparagus safety production technologies which include the selection of disease-resistant variety and suitable planting field,scientific and reasonable disease control,balanced fertilization,rational irrigation,making a good job of field management, etc.,to reduce pathogenic factors.展开更多
Avian H9N2 viruses have wide host range among the influenza A viruses.However,knowledge of H9N2 mammalian adaptation is limited.To explore the molecular basis of the adaptation to mammals,we performed serial lung pass...Avian H9N2 viruses have wide host range among the influenza A viruses.However,knowledge of H9N2 mammalian adaptation is limited.To explore the molecular basis of the adaptation to mammals,we performed serial lung passaging of the H9N2 strain A/chicken/Hunan/8.27 YYGK3W3-OC/2018(3W3)in mice and identified six mutations in the hemagglutinin(HA)and polymerase acidic(PA)proteins.Mutations L226Q,T511I,and A528V of HA were responsible for enhanced pathogenicity and viral replication in mice;notably,HA-L226Q was the key determinant.Mutations T97I,I545V,and S594G of PA contributed to enhanced polymerase activity in mammalian cells and increased viral replication levels in vitro and in vivo.PA-T97I increased viral polymerase activity by accelerating the viral polymerase complex assembly.Our findings revealed that the viral replication was affected by the presence of PA-97I and/or PA-545V in combination with a triple-point HA mutation.Furthermore,the double-and triple-point PA mutations demonstrated antagonistic effect on viral replication when combined with HA-226Q.Notably,any combination of PA mutations,along with double-point HA mutations,resulted in antagonistic effect on viral replication.We also observed antagonism in viral replication between PA-545V and PA-97I,as well as between HA-528V and PA-545V.Our findings demonstrated that several antagonistic mutations in HA and PA proteins affect viral replication,which may contribute to the H9N2 virus adaptation to mice and mammalian cells.These findings can potentially contribute to the monitoring of H9N2 field strains for assessing their potential risk in mammals.展开更多
Background:A phase II trial on recombinant human tenecteplase tissue-type plasminogen activator(rhTNK-tPA)has previously shown its preliminary efficacy in ST elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)patients.This study w...Background:A phase II trial on recombinant human tenecteplase tissue-type plasminogen activator(rhTNK-tPA)has previously shown its preliminary efficacy in ST elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)patients.This study was designed as a pivotal postmarketing trial to compare its efficacy and safety with rrecombinant human tissue-type plasminogen activator alteplase(rt-PA)in Chinese patients with STEMI.Methods:In this multicenter,randomized,open-label,non-inferiority trial,patients with acute STEMI were randomly assigned(1:1)to receive an intravenous bolus of 16 mg rhTNK-tPA or an intravenous bolus of 8 mg rt-PA followed by an infusion of 42 mg in 90 min.The primary endpoint was recanalization defined by thrombolysis in myocardial infarction(TIMI)flow grade 2 or 3.The secondary endpoint was clinically justified recanalization.Other endpoints included 30-day major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events(MACCEs)and safety endpoints.Results:From July 2016 to September 2019,767 eligible patients were randomly assigned to receive rhTNK-tPA(n=384)or rt-PA(n=383).Among them,369 patients had coronary angiography data on TIMI flow,and 711 patients had data on clinically justified recanalization.Both used a–15%difference as the non-inferiority efficacy margin.In comparison to rt-PA,both the proportion of patients with TIMI grade 2 or 3 flow(78.3%[148/189]vs.81.7%[147/180];differences:–3.4%;95%confidence interval[CI]:–11.5%,4.8%)and clinically justified recanalization(85.4%[305/357]vs.85.9%[304/354];difference:–0.5%;95%CI:–5.6%,4.7%)in the rhTNK-tPA group were non-inferior.The occurrence of 30-day MACCEs(10.2%[39/384]vs.11.0%[42/383];hazard ratio:0.96;95%CI:0.61,1.50)did not differ significantly between groups.No safety outcomes significantly differed between groups.Conclusion:rhTNK-tPA was non-inferior to rt-PA in the effect of improving recanalization of the infarct-related artery,a validated surrogate of clinical outcomes,among Chinese patients with acute STEMI.Trial registration:www.ClinicalTrials.gov(No.NCT02835534).展开更多
Anaerobic digestion(AD)plays a significant role in renewable energy recovery.Upgrading AD from thermophilic(50e57C)to mesophilic(30e38C)conditions to enhance process stability and reduce energy input remains challengi...Anaerobic digestion(AD)plays a significant role in renewable energy recovery.Upgrading AD from thermophilic(50e57C)to mesophilic(30e38C)conditions to enhance process stability and reduce energy input remains challenging due to the high sensitivity of thermophilic microbiomes to temperature fluctuations.Here we compare the effects of two decreasing-temperature modes from 55 to 35C on cell viability,microbial dynamics,and interspecies interactions.A sharp transition(ST)is a one-step transition by 20C d1,while a mild transition(MT)is a stepwise transition by 1C d1.We find a greater decrease in methane production with ST(88.8%)compared to MT(38.9%)during the transition period.ST mode overproduced reactive oxygen species by 1.6-fold,increased membrane permeability by 2.2-fold,and downregulated microbial energy metabolism by 25.1%,leading to increased apoptosis of anaerobes by 1.9-fold and release of intracellular substances by 2.9-fold,further constraining methanogenesis.The higher(1.6 vs.1.1 copies per gyrA)metabolic activity of acetate-dependent methanogenesis implied more efficient methane production in a steady mesophilic,MT-mediated system.Metagenomic binning and network analyses indicated that ST induced dysbiosis in keystone species and greatly enhanced microbial functional redundancy,causing loss of microbial syntrophic interactions and redundant metabolic pathways.In contrast,the greater microbial interconnections(average degrees 44.9 vs.22.1)in MT at a steady mesophilic state suggested that MT could better maintain necessary system functionality and stability through microbial syntrophy or specialized pathways.Adopting MT to transform thermophilic digesters into mesophilic digesters is feasible and could potentially enhance the further optimization and broader application of practical anaerobic engineering.展开更多
In the present study, a rapid and sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometric method for the determination of saquinavir in mice plasma and brain was developed, validated, and applied to a preliminary sc...In the present study, a rapid and sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometric method for the determination of saquinavir in mice plasma and brain was developed, validated, and applied to a preliminary screening study evaluating the effect of bioflavonoids on the brain distribution of saquinavir in mice. Saquinavir and the internal standard(ritonavir) were isolated from plasma and homogenized brain tissue matrices using a liquid-liquid extraction procedure, and the chromatographic separation was accomplished by using a reversed phase C18 column(150 mm×2.1 mm, 5.0 μm). The analyte was detected by a triple-quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer via electrospray ionization, and multiple reaction monitoring was employed to select both saquinavir and ritonavir in the positive ion mode. A linear dynamic range of 0.1–10 ng/m L for plasma samples was established and the lower limit of quantification was 0.1 ng/m L. The intra- and inter-day precision were 7.5%–12.1%, and the accuracies ranged from 90.5% to 107.2% for plasma. A linear dynamic range of 0.1–10 ng/g for brain samples was established and the lower limit of quantification was 0.1 ng/g. The intra- and inter-day precision were 7.3%–11.9%, and the accuracies ranged from 90.8% to 107.4% for brain tissue samples. This method was successfully applied a preliminary screen of 19 bioflavonoids on the brain distribution of saquinavir in mice, and biochanin A shows the strongest effect.展开更多
Melatonin is an effective antioxidant hormone produced mainly by the pineal gland.Premature senescence refers to senescence induced by declined cell proliferation and physiological functions when cells are stimulated ...Melatonin is an effective antioxidant hormone produced mainly by the pineal gland.Premature senescence refers to senescence induced by declined cell proliferation and physiological functions when cells are stimulated by nontelomeric signals.The anti-aging effect of melatonin is exerted by upregulating the expression of silent information regulator 1/Sirtuin 1(SIRT1),which reduces oxidative stress damage,decreases p53 activation,and inhibits the NF-κB pathway.Radiation can induce premature senescence through direct or indirect oxidative stress damage.The mechanism by which melatonin regulates radiation-induced premature senescence includes the inhibition of the p53-mediated senescence pathway through elimination of reactive oxygen species or p53 deacetylation induced by upregulation of SIRT1 expression.Melatonin exhibits different regulatory effects for different cells and types of radiation.展开更多
The activation of hepatic stellate cells(HSCs)participates in liver fibrosis,and emerging evidences indicate that microRNAs(miRNAs)are abnormally expressed during HSC activation.However,the potential roles of miRNAs i...The activation of hepatic stellate cells(HSCs)participates in liver fibrosis,and emerging evidences indicate that microRNAs(miRNAs)are abnormally expressed during HSC activation.However,the potential roles of miRNAs in liver fibrosis still remain elusive.Therefore,this study aimed to investigate the role of miR-199a-3p in liver fibrosis and its underlying mechanism.We found that miR-199a-3p expression was dramatically upregulated during HSC activation in vitro,and during liver fibrogenesis in CCl4-treated rats,and its liver expression was increased in the patients with cirrhosis.By the luciferase assay and RT-qPCR,we revealed that the expression of miR-199a-3p in HSCs was driven by the transcription factor Twist1 which could be further induced by TGF-βtreatment.Functional studies showed that inhibition of miR-199a-3p in both human LX2 cells and rat HSCs significantly decreased the expression of fibrotic markers,such as fibronectin and connective tissue growth factor(CTGF),whereas the forced expression of miR-199a-3p exhibited opposite effects,demonstrating the role of miR-199a-3p in promoting HSC activation.Mechanistically,miR-199a-3p plays an important role in TGF-βsignalling pathway activation through targeting CAV2 that negatively regulates the expression of transforming growth factor-beta receptor type I(TGFβRI).Importantly,administration of antagomiR-199a-3p in the CCl4-treated mice significantly ameliorated hepatic fibrosis.In conclusion,Twist1-induced miR-199a-3p mediates the activation of HSCs by suppressing CAV2 expression and subsequently increasing TGFβRI expression to promote TGF-βpathway.Our findings highlight the therapeutic potential of miR-199a-3p for hepatic fibrosis.展开更多
Dear Editor,The avian influenza virus (AIV) H5N7 was first isolated from wild birds in North America in 2001 (Spackman et al.2007), and information on only 25 strains of this virus has been deposited in the Global Ini...Dear Editor,The avian influenza virus (AIV) H5N7 was first isolated from wild birds in North America in 2001 (Spackman et al.2007), and information on only 25 strains of this virus has been deposited in the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID-http://platform.gisaid.org/epi3/frontend#493de3) database until October 30, 2018. Twenty viruses were identified in the United States from 2001 to2017.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21666016)
文摘Phosphogypsum(PG) is a solid waste produced in the phosphate fertilizer industry and is environmentally harmful.The decomposition of PG to recycle calcium and sulfur is a proper way to reutilize PG. Current work aims at enriching the basic theory of coal decomposition process of PG. The emphasis was laid on the exploration of impact of main impurities on the process. On the other hand, according to Reaction Module, Equilib Module, and Phase Diagram Module of FactS age, the simulation computation was done on the systems of pure gypsum mixed with coal,with or without impurities for avoiding other impurities interference. Later, possible reactions in the process were deduced. Additionally, experiments were conducted in a TG-DTA integrated thermal gravimetric analyzer and a tube furnace. The products from the experiments were characterized and analyzed to verify the accuracy of theoretical calculations. The results showed that these impurities can change the decomposition process of PG. For example, aluminum oxide was transformed to calcium sulfoaluminate, while iron oxide was transformed to dicalcium ferrite. Furthermore, the results help to further improve the basic theory of phosphogypsum decomposition.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21666016)the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFC1900200)and the Key Laboratory and the Analysis and Testing Foundation of Kunming University of Science and Technology(2017M20162207011,2019P20183107007).
文摘The high water content of sludge has always posed significant challenges for its treatment.Synthetic flocculants,which are widely used in sewage treatment plants,can cause secondary pollution during their production and use.Thus,natural polymer flocculants made of natural materials have received increased research attention recently.Corncore,an agricultural waste,was modified through alkalization with sodium hydroxide(NaOH)and etherification with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide(CTMAB)in this study.The L16(45)orthogonal array was used to study the modification conditions.The moisture content(MC)of treated sludge was reduced by approximately 37%with the addition of modified corncore powder(MCCP),which was synthesized under optimal conditions.In addition,changes in the functional groups of the material before and after modification were determined by FTIR.Thermogravimetric analysis indicated that MCCP was steady at room temperature,moreover,BET analysis showed that MCCP had greater surface area.The microstructures of material before and after modification were examined by scanning electron microscopy,revealing that MCCP had a flakeshaped structure and had an increased area of contact area with sludge particles.MCCP is a dehydrating agent that can enhance sludge dewaterability through charge neutralization and reagglomeration and provide superior economic benefits.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFD0200603)the Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(2018GSF121029)the Innovation Project for Agricultural Sciences of Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CXGC2016B11-Green Control)
文摘Maize rough dwarf disease is a common epidemic disease in large areas.Its epidemic and occurrence mechanism is a complex process.In this paper,the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of maize rough dwarf disease in Huang-Huai-Hai plain were elaborated based on the research results of maize rough dwarf disease at home and abroad for many years.The epidemic of maize rough dwarf disease is affected by many factors,such as the occurrence and virus carrying rate of the first generation small brown planthopper,accumulation of virus sources on gramineous crops and weed hosts,maize variety resistance,maize sowing date,maize growth period,crop layout,tillage system,climate and ecological environment.The key factors causing the outbreak and epidemic of maize rough dwarf disease are the planting of maize susceptible varieties,the meeting of maize seedling stage and the peak period of adult spread of the first generation of small brown planthopper.
文摘Information dissemination has become part of people’s daily communication and there is great interest for both academic and industrial communities. Most previous studies have focused on the strategy and mechanisms. The methods controlling the process of information diffusion have rarely been studied. Thus, previous studies have failed to effectively mine the value of product information diffusion on social networks. In this study, based on the information diffusion product in consumer self-organized social networks, the control of the product information diffusion process was explored. The node identification principle of the QR code sender designed in this study and the linked list that associated information with specific nodes allowed the acquisition of effective traces in long-chain transmission from the information source to the value nodes, and solved user information disclosure during the transmission process. This method was applied to the tracing system of defective vehicles, achieving accurate recall of defective vehicles.
文摘The prognosis of patients with previously treated tuberculosis (TB) was suggested to be dependent on whether the initial treatment was in compliance with the established guidelines. The aim of this retrospective multicenter study was to determine the proportion of new TB patients who received standard doses of rifampicin in multiple provinces of China, and the relationship between low doses of rifampicin and frequency of rifampicin-resistance as well as treatment outcomes. A total of 713 new TB patients were treated with either once-daily dose of bulk anti-TB drugs (group I) or every other day combination blister packs of anti-TB drugs containing rifampicin (group II) at more than 30 TB treatment centers/hospitals in China. Treatment history, therapeutic doses of rifampicin, and information about patients were extracted from their medical records and analyzed, and rifampicin-resistance of isolates collected from patients following the treatment as well as treatment outcomes were compared between two treatment groups. Among 522 patients in treatment group I, 154 (29.5%) received standard and 363 (69.5%) received low doses of rifampicin;238 (45.6%) isolates were rifampicin-resistant, and 243 (46.6%) were successfully treated. Among 191 patients in treatment group II, 175 (91.6%) received standard and 15 (7.9%) received low doses of rifampicin;72 (37.7%) isolates were rifampicin-resistant, and 105 (55%) were successfully treated. When patients who received low doses of rifampicin were compared to others within the same treatment group, increased rates for rifampicin-resistance and treatment failure were observed. Results from this study showed that most new TB patients in treatment group I (69.5%) received low doses of rifampicin, and their treatment outcomes were worse than those in treatment group II, indicating that low doses of rifampicin used for the initial treatment of new TB patients were correlated to increased frequency of rifampicin-resistance and poorer treatment outcomes.
基金Financial support for this project were provided by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21666016)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFC1900200)State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering(2021-K39)。
文摘Phosphogypsum(PG)is a solid waste produced in the wet process of producing phosphoric acid.Lignite is a kind of promising chemical raw material.However,the high sulfur of lignite limits the utilization of lignite as a resource.Based on fluidized bed experiments,the optimal reaction conditions for the production syngas by lignite chemical looping gasification(CLG)with PG as oxygen carrier were studied.The study found that the optimal reaction temperature should not exceed 1123 K;the mole ratio of water vapor to lignite should be about 0.2;the mole ratio of PG oxygen carrier to lignite should be about 0.6.Meanwhile,commercial software Comsol was used to establish a fuel reaction kinetics model.Through computational fluid dynamics(CFD)numerical simulation,the process of reaction in fluidized bed were well captured.The model was based on a two-fluid model and coupled mass transfer,heat transfer and chemical reactions.This study showed that the fluidized bed presents a flow structure in which gas and solid coexist.There was a high temperature zone in the middle and lower parts of the fluidized bed.It could be seen from the results of the flow field simulated that the fluidized bed was beneficial to the progress of the gasification reaction.
文摘Through proliferation and differentiation, a single cell, the zygote, can give rise to a complex organism composed of many types of cells. Up to the eight-cell embryo stage, the blastomeres are morphologically identical and distributed symmetrically in the mammalian embryo. Functionally, in some species, they are all totipotent. However, due to the compaction of blastomeres and the asymmetrical cell division at the late phase of the eight-cell embryo, the blastomeres of the morula are no longer identical. During the transition from morula to blastocyst, blastomeres differentiate, resulting in the first cell fate decision in embryogenesis, namely, the segregation of the inner cell mass and the tropheetoderm. In this review, we will discuss the regulatory mechanisms essential for the cell fate choice during blastocyst development, including transcriptional regulation, epigenetic regulation, mieroRNAs, and signal transduction.
基金Supported by Antagonistic Bacteria Control and Basic Research Foundation on Asparagus Disease of Shanxi Province(200603021)
文摘Based on the analysis on the infection degree,infection law and influencing factors of the main diseases on asparagus and the analysis on the pollution factors in asparagus production such as blind pesticide use,atmospheric pollution and acid rain,the pollution of soil and fertilizer,this article proposes asparagus safety production technologies which include the selection of disease-resistant variety and suitable planting field,scientific and reasonable disease control,balanced fertilization,rational irrigation,making a good job of field management, etc.,to reduce pathogenic factors.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(NKPs)(2022YFC2604101)the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(2020ZX10001016-002)。
文摘Avian H9N2 viruses have wide host range among the influenza A viruses.However,knowledge of H9N2 mammalian adaptation is limited.To explore the molecular basis of the adaptation to mammals,we performed serial lung passaging of the H9N2 strain A/chicken/Hunan/8.27 YYGK3W3-OC/2018(3W3)in mice and identified six mutations in the hemagglutinin(HA)and polymerase acidic(PA)proteins.Mutations L226Q,T511I,and A528V of HA were responsible for enhanced pathogenicity and viral replication in mice;notably,HA-L226Q was the key determinant.Mutations T97I,I545V,and S594G of PA contributed to enhanced polymerase activity in mammalian cells and increased viral replication levels in vitro and in vivo.PA-T97I increased viral polymerase activity by accelerating the viral polymerase complex assembly.Our findings revealed that the viral replication was affected by the presence of PA-97I and/or PA-545V in combination with a triple-point HA mutation.Furthermore,the double-and triple-point PA mutations demonstrated antagonistic effect on viral replication when combined with HA-226Q.Notably,any combination of PA mutations,along with double-point HA mutations,resulted in antagonistic effect on viral replication.We also observed antagonism in viral replication between PA-545V and PA-97I,as well as between HA-528V and PA-545V.Our findings demonstrated that several antagonistic mutations in HA and PA proteins affect viral replication,which may contribute to the H9N2 virus adaptation to mice and mammalian cells.These findings can potentially contribute to the monitoring of H9N2 field strains for assessing their potential risk in mammals.
基金supported by the Guangzhou Recomgen Biotech Co.,Ltd.The funder had no role in the design and conduct of the studycollection,management,analysis,and interpretation of the data
文摘Background:A phase II trial on recombinant human tenecteplase tissue-type plasminogen activator(rhTNK-tPA)has previously shown its preliminary efficacy in ST elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)patients.This study was designed as a pivotal postmarketing trial to compare its efficacy and safety with rrecombinant human tissue-type plasminogen activator alteplase(rt-PA)in Chinese patients with STEMI.Methods:In this multicenter,randomized,open-label,non-inferiority trial,patients with acute STEMI were randomly assigned(1:1)to receive an intravenous bolus of 16 mg rhTNK-tPA or an intravenous bolus of 8 mg rt-PA followed by an infusion of 42 mg in 90 min.The primary endpoint was recanalization defined by thrombolysis in myocardial infarction(TIMI)flow grade 2 or 3.The secondary endpoint was clinically justified recanalization.Other endpoints included 30-day major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events(MACCEs)and safety endpoints.Results:From July 2016 to September 2019,767 eligible patients were randomly assigned to receive rhTNK-tPA(n=384)or rt-PA(n=383).Among them,369 patients had coronary angiography data on TIMI flow,and 711 patients had data on clinically justified recanalization.Both used a–15%difference as the non-inferiority efficacy margin.In comparison to rt-PA,both the proportion of patients with TIMI grade 2 or 3 flow(78.3%[148/189]vs.81.7%[147/180];differences:–3.4%;95%confidence interval[CI]:–11.5%,4.8%)and clinically justified recanalization(85.4%[305/357]vs.85.9%[304/354];difference:–0.5%;95%CI:–5.6%,4.7%)in the rhTNK-tPA group were non-inferior.The occurrence of 30-day MACCEs(10.2%[39/384]vs.11.0%[42/383];hazard ratio:0.96;95%CI:0.61,1.50)did not differ significantly between groups.No safety outcomes significantly differed between groups.Conclusion:rhTNK-tPA was non-inferior to rt-PA in the effect of improving recanalization of the infarct-related artery,a validated surrogate of clinical outcomes,among Chinese patients with acute STEMI.Trial registration:www.ClinicalTrials.gov(No.NCT02835534).
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFC1905001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41907356)the Program for Professor of Special Appointment(Eastern Scholar)(TP2019020).
文摘Anaerobic digestion(AD)plays a significant role in renewable energy recovery.Upgrading AD from thermophilic(50e57C)to mesophilic(30e38C)conditions to enhance process stability and reduce energy input remains challenging due to the high sensitivity of thermophilic microbiomes to temperature fluctuations.Here we compare the effects of two decreasing-temperature modes from 55 to 35C on cell viability,microbial dynamics,and interspecies interactions.A sharp transition(ST)is a one-step transition by 20C d1,while a mild transition(MT)is a stepwise transition by 1C d1.We find a greater decrease in methane production with ST(88.8%)compared to MT(38.9%)during the transition period.ST mode overproduced reactive oxygen species by 1.6-fold,increased membrane permeability by 2.2-fold,and downregulated microbial energy metabolism by 25.1%,leading to increased apoptosis of anaerobes by 1.9-fold and release of intracellular substances by 2.9-fold,further constraining methanogenesis.The higher(1.6 vs.1.1 copies per gyrA)metabolic activity of acetate-dependent methanogenesis implied more efficient methane production in a steady mesophilic,MT-mediated system.Metagenomic binning and network analyses indicated that ST induced dysbiosis in keystone species and greatly enhanced microbial functional redundancy,causing loss of microbial syntrophic interactions and redundant metabolic pathways.In contrast,the greater microbial interconnections(average degrees 44.9 vs.22.1)in MT at a steady mesophilic state suggested that MT could better maintain necessary system functionality and stability through microbial syntrophy or specialized pathways.Adopting MT to transform thermophilic digesters into mesophilic digesters is feasible and could potentially enhance the further optimization and broader application of practical anaerobic engineering.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,Grant No.81102877)
文摘In the present study, a rapid and sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometric method for the determination of saquinavir in mice plasma and brain was developed, validated, and applied to a preliminary screening study evaluating the effect of bioflavonoids on the brain distribution of saquinavir in mice. Saquinavir and the internal standard(ritonavir) were isolated from plasma and homogenized brain tissue matrices using a liquid-liquid extraction procedure, and the chromatographic separation was accomplished by using a reversed phase C18 column(150 mm×2.1 mm, 5.0 μm). The analyte was detected by a triple-quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer via electrospray ionization, and multiple reaction monitoring was employed to select both saquinavir and ritonavir in the positive ion mode. A linear dynamic range of 0.1–10 ng/m L for plasma samples was established and the lower limit of quantification was 0.1 ng/m L. The intra- and inter-day precision were 7.5%–12.1%, and the accuracies ranged from 90.5% to 107.2% for plasma. A linear dynamic range of 0.1–10 ng/g for brain samples was established and the lower limit of quantification was 0.1 ng/g. The intra- and inter-day precision were 7.3%–11.9%, and the accuracies ranged from 90.8% to 107.4% for brain tissue samples. This method was successfully applied a preliminary screen of 19 bioflavonoids on the brain distribution of saquinavir in mice, and biochanin A shows the strongest effect.
基金This work was supported by the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(7202139 and 7162137)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31570852).
文摘Melatonin is an effective antioxidant hormone produced mainly by the pineal gland.Premature senescence refers to senescence induced by declined cell proliferation and physiological functions when cells are stimulated by nontelomeric signals.The anti-aging effect of melatonin is exerted by upregulating the expression of silent information regulator 1/Sirtuin 1(SIRT1),which reduces oxidative stress damage,decreases p53 activation,and inhibits the NF-κB pathway.Radiation can induce premature senescence through direct or indirect oxidative stress damage.The mechanism by which melatonin regulates radiation-induced premature senescence includes the inhibition of the p53-mediated senescence pathway through elimination of reactive oxygen species or p53 deacetylation induced by upregulation of SIRT1 expression.Melatonin exhibits different regulatory effects for different cells and types of radiation.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81570554 and 81770568 to L.Y.,81772960 to YP)National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFA0502204 to Y.P.)+1 种基金Sichuan Science&Technology Program(2019JDTD0013)the 1.3.5 Project for Disciplines of Excellence,West China Hospital,Sichuan University(ZYJC18030).
文摘The activation of hepatic stellate cells(HSCs)participates in liver fibrosis,and emerging evidences indicate that microRNAs(miRNAs)are abnormally expressed during HSC activation.However,the potential roles of miRNAs in liver fibrosis still remain elusive.Therefore,this study aimed to investigate the role of miR-199a-3p in liver fibrosis and its underlying mechanism.We found that miR-199a-3p expression was dramatically upregulated during HSC activation in vitro,and during liver fibrogenesis in CCl4-treated rats,and its liver expression was increased in the patients with cirrhosis.By the luciferase assay and RT-qPCR,we revealed that the expression of miR-199a-3p in HSCs was driven by the transcription factor Twist1 which could be further induced by TGF-βtreatment.Functional studies showed that inhibition of miR-199a-3p in both human LX2 cells and rat HSCs significantly decreased the expression of fibrotic markers,such as fibronectin and connective tissue growth factor(CTGF),whereas the forced expression of miR-199a-3p exhibited opposite effects,demonstrating the role of miR-199a-3p in promoting HSC activation.Mechanistically,miR-199a-3p plays an important role in TGF-βsignalling pathway activation through targeting CAV2 that negatively regulates the expression of transforming growth factor-beta receptor type I(TGFβRI).Importantly,administration of antagomiR-199a-3p in the CCl4-treated mice significantly ameliorated hepatic fibrosis.In conclusion,Twist1-induced miR-199a-3p mediates the activation of HSCs by suppressing CAV2 expression and subsequently increasing TGFβRI expression to promote TGF-βpathway.Our findings highlight the therapeutic potential of miR-199a-3p for hepatic fibrosis.
基金funded by the National Science and Technology Major Project (2018ZX10101004)the Open Research Fund Program of Wuhan National Bio-Safety Level 4 Lab of CAS (NBL2017003)+1 种基金China Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) Key Research and Development Program (2016YFC1200800)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Research and Development Project (JCYJ20151029151932602)
文摘Dear Editor,The avian influenza virus (AIV) H5N7 was first isolated from wild birds in North America in 2001 (Spackman et al.2007), and information on only 25 strains of this virus has been deposited in the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID-http://platform.gisaid.org/epi3/frontend#493de3) database until October 30, 2018. Twenty viruses were identified in the United States from 2001 to2017.